The Doha Mums Library has finally found a permanent location. With more than 6,000 books it's easy to see why it outgrew the old space at Doha Players. Not only is it growing bigger, it is also growing up.

Ramadan is huge. For non-Muslims to appreciate the significance, think of it as Lent, Christmas and Easter wrapped into one. And here in Qatar the children’s festival Garangao, like a touch of Halloween, is thrown in as well.